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Matching Articles"Government" (Total 234)

Keats, Sir Richard Goodwin (1757-1834)

Biography of Sir Richard Goodwin Keats, Naval Governor from 1813-1816.
King, Sir Richard (1730-1806)

Biography of Sir Richard King, Naval Governor from 1792-1793.
Duff, Robert (?- 1787)

Biography of Robert Duff, Naval Governor in 1775.
Muskerry, Robert McCarthy (1698-1769)

Biography of Robert McCarthy Muskerry, Naval Governor from 1733-1734.
Smith, Thomas (?-1762)

Biography of Thomas Smith, Naval Governor in 1741, and again in 1743.
Waldegrave, William, 1st Baron Radstock (1753-1825)

Biography of William Waldegrave, 1st Baron of Radstock, Naval Governor from 1797-1800.
The Newfoundland National Convention, 1946-1948

The National Convention's task was to discuss the Newfoundland and Labrador economy and recommend future actions to British Government.
One of the Greats: Sir Robert Bond Presided over Golden Age

The first of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
The 2005 Offshore Arrangement

The 1985 Atlantic Accord promised to make Newfoundland and Labrador the principal beneficiary of the offshore oil industry
The Ottawa Delegation, 1947

The Ottawa Delegation started on June 24, 1947. It was all about the idea of Newfoundland and Labrador joining Canadian Confederation.
The Peckford Government 1979-1989

The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
Playing Musical Chairs at the House of Assembly

An article about the state of the House of Assembly in 1893 and 1894. Originally published in the Gazette on February 6, 1997.
Remembering the Life of a Newfoundland Prime Minister

The life of Sir William Whiteway (1828-1908), lawyer, politician, and prime minster of Newfoundland.
Kirke, Sir David

Biography of Sir David Kirke, Proprietary governor of Newfoundland, 1638-1651.
Treworgie, John

Biography of John Treworgie, Proprietary governor of Newfoundland, 1653-1660.
Provincial Government: The Smallwood Years, 1949-1972

This article is about the Provincial Government in Newfoundland and Labrador during the beginning of confederation and the Smallwood years (1949-1972)
Provincial Politics 1972-2001

This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
The Quebec Conference, October 1864

The Quebec Conference was held in 1864 and dealt with the creation of a federal system of government within Canada.
Quebec Conference Resolutions, 1864: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A report of the resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference of Delegates from the provinces of Canada and the colonies of Newfoundland and PEI. (1864)
Reciprocity with the United States of America

Since the mid-19th century, many Newfoundlanders thought the key to a prosperous future was a free trading relationship with the United States.

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